Sublease Opportunity: 7,000 SF Restaurant + Patio at Sarasota’s UTC Mall - High-Traffic – All FFE Included

For Lease

140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Sublease Opportunity: 7,000 SF Restaurant + Patio at Sarasota’s UTC Mall - High-Traffic – All FFE Included. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

broker
Nancy Erickson
broker
Melissa Riccardi

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail
  • Year Built 2014
  • Date Updated Aug 18, 2025

New to market:  2nd generation restaurant available at UTC Mall – 7,000 SF + 2,677 SF Patio (former Kona Grill).   

The property is located at the UTC Mall, on the east side of the lifestyle shopping center, with direct visibility from I-75.  Easy access via exit 213  diverging diamond interchange.

The available space offers prime visibility at the mall entrance, directly adjacent to the highly anticipated Dick’s House of Sport, coming soon. 

The mall at UTC itself (2014) is an enclosed two-level indoor mall featuring more than 100 stores (Lululemon, Sephora, Crate & Barrel) anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and Dillards, and several high end restaurants (The Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, Capital Grille) as well as casual eateries.

UTC Mall and district area all together comprehend more than 300 stores, with big box retailers, (Target, REI, PGA Tour Superstore, Ulta, Home Depot, Fresh Market, etc.) restaurants, hotels, offices, the Nathan Benderson Park rowing venue, up coming Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote Sea), and plans for additional entertainment venues. Over 20 million shoppers visit the area each year.

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Highlights

  • 7,000 SF restaurant area + 2,677 SF patio area
  • Adjacent to new upcoming Dicks House of Sport
  • All FFE included
  • Former Kona Grill space
  • Full service bar
  • Liquor license
  • Located at the UTC Mall/District, major power retail area with more than 20 million visitors per year
  • Open concept suitable for a variety of restaurant use

Getting around

  • 46/100

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  • 54/100

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Location

  • City Sarasota, FL
  • Neighborhood Devonshire Place
  • Zip Code 34243
  • Market Southwest Florida Coast

Points of Interest

  • BJ's Wholesale Club

    0.58 miles

  • Mobil

    0.66 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.69 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.69 miles

  • Wawa

    0.77 miles

  • 7-Eleven

    2.43 miles

  • Shell

    3.21 miles

  • RaceTrac

    3.38 miles

  • Marathon

    3.48 miles

  • EVgo

    5.18 miles

  • Tailgate Parking

    3.21 miles

  • Celery Fields Parking Lot

    4.37 miles

  • Cell Phone Lot

    5.79 miles

  • Overflow Lot A

    5.89 miles

  • Shade Parking

    5.98 miles

  • Short Term Parking

    6.14 miles

  • Long Term Parking

    6.14 miles

  • Rental Car Parking

    6.23 miles

  • State Street Parking Garage

    6.38 miles

  • Palm Avenue Parking Garage

    6.58 miles

  • Yard House

    0.16 miles

  • Shake Shack

    0.16 miles

  • Panera Bread

    0.22 miles

  • Blaze Pizza

    0.23 miles

  • BurgerFi

    0.26 miles

  • Bonefish Grill

    0.27 miles

  • Mademoiselle Paris

    0.29 miles

  • Pei Wei

    0.30 miles

  • Valentino

    0.33 miles

  • Wendy's

    0.33 miles

  • Macy's

    0.03 miles

  • Saks Fifth Avenue

    0.07 miles

  • Mall at University Town Center

    0.13 miles

  • Dillard's

    0.26 miles

  • The Vitamin Shoppe

    0.28 miles

  • Ross

    0.29 miles

  • Target

    0.34 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    0.35 miles

  • TJ Maxx

    0.36 miles

  • Marshalls

    0.39 miles

140 University Town Center Dr Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    The rent for retail space at 140 University Town Center Dr is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 7,000 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 7,000 square feet are Retail.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Devonshire Place is 57. The average household income here is $72,948 per year.

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